Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $37,950 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $26,880
90th percentile $55,120
Employed locally 2,570
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,880
    25th
    $29,240
    50th (median)
    $37,950
    75th
    $45,880
    90th
    $55,120

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 47% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Butchers and Meat Cutters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,870
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $55,180
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $53,480
    Hawaii $50,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $50,220

    Nearby metros — Butchers and Meat Cutters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Corpus Christi, TX $44,460
    Killeen-Temple, TX $43,530
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,240
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,860
    Midland, TX $41,800
    Waco, TX $38,960

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Butchers and Meat Cutters make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Houston, TX is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Butchers and Meat Cutters salaries?

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Houston, TX is 2.6% below the national median of $38,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Houston?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $26,880 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,240.